[time-nuts] Bad batch of HP10811's

Bob Raker bob.raker at gmail.com
Wed Jan 17 07:50:19 EST 2007


In case anyone missed it, G8LMX did a tear-down report on the 10811
used in the Z3801.

http://www.realhamradio.com/GPS-oven-journey.htm

Bob

On 1/16/07, Jason Rabel <jason at extremeoverclocking.com> wrote:
> Yeah I just realized after reading my post it was kind of missing a few key
> details.
>
> It was actually an one of those 10811-60155's from the initial big batch on
> eBay that I sent back (never tested) because one of the standoffs was bent
> so it wouldn't mount properly. I didn't want to try re-bending the standoff
> back for fear of damaging the unit. Also, the standoff was bent outwards, if
> it was dropped or something it would have bent in. She who shall remain
> nameless said it was okay and would mail a refund (since she didn't have
> another to exchange it with at the time, and admitted wanting to keep one
> for herself to tinker with), but today it shows back up on my doorstep after
> nearly a month with a note. *sigh*
>
> Basically the note said she would have noticed the standoff being bent that
> much and that it didn't happen in her shop (yet there is no way it could
> have happened during shipping, and I certainly didn't do it). But then also
> that she tested it out and well, the info I gave you before.
>
> If you want to see a pic of the bent standoff, here's what I'm talking
> about.
>
> http://www.rabel.org/archives/Images/Misc/
>
> I'm going to hook it up tomorrow when I get to the office and see what
> happens. Maybe it will work, maybe it won't... I'll report back with some
> more detailed findings either way.
>
> I have to admit, the evil side of me is hoping that it doesn't work, just so
> I have an excuse to take it apart and see the inner workings. *grin*
>
> Side Note - Didn't get a chance to tinker with my shera board today with all
> the suggestions everyone gave, it was just one thing after another at the
> office and before I knew it the whole day was shot.
>
> Jason
>
> > The oscillator and oven run on separate power supplies.
> > Your posting is ambiguous.  I don't know whether you
> > are talking about the oscillator or the oven.
> >
> > Rick
>
>
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